The U.S. government provides SNAP as a key support system for low-income families to buy healthy food. The program, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is tailored to meet local needs in Texas and is managed by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS).
SNAP aims to assist the most at-risk families by ensuring they can obtain necessary food supplies every month. Recipients access their assistance through the Lone Star Card, which operates like a debit or credit card. It can be used to buy necessary food items like fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy at approved stores. There are limitations in place; SNAP funds cannot be utilized for buying non-essential items such as tobacco or alcohol.
Eligibility criteria for applying for SNAP benefits in Texas.
SNAP benefits are designed mainly for low-income households and individuals who are unemployed or experiencing financial difficulties. Not every applicant is guaranteed acceptance. The program includes clear criteria to guarantee that help is provided to those in true need.
A single individual can apply for benefits if their highest monthly income is $2,005.
The threshold is increased for bigger families. A household of five may earn as much as $4,832 monthly and remain eligible for SNAP assistance. The income limit rises by $707 for every extra member in the household, allowing the assistance to adjust for families of varying sizes.
What is the maximum benefit amount available through SNAP?
The financial assistance a household gets from SNAP is determined by the number of people in the family and their economic circumstances. An individual living alone could get as much as $291 each month. A family of five may be eligible for monthly assistance of up to $1,115. Households with eight members can get as much as $1,751, plus an additional $219 for every extra person.
Families receive monthly deposits onto the Lone Star Card, enabling them to buy food at approved supermarkets and stores across Texas. SNAP plays an essential role in helping families access nutritious food and sustain a healthy diet.
September SNAP Payment Schedule
In Texas, payments for SNAP recipients are determined by their Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. The date indicates when their funds will be available on the Lone Star Card. Here is the payment schedule for September 2024:
- EDG 00-03: Sunday, September 1
- EDG 04-06: Monday, September 2
- EDG 07-10: Tuesday, September 3
- EDG 11-13: Wednesday, September 4
- EDG 14-17: Thursday, September 5
- EDG 18-20: Friday, September 6
- EDG 21-24: Saturday, September 7
- EDG 25-27: Sunday, September 8
- EDG 28-31: Monday, September 9
- EDG 32-34: Tuesday, September 10
- EDG 35-38: Wednesday, September 11
- EDG 39-41: Thursday, September 12
- EDG 42-45: Friday, September 13
- EDG 46-49: Saturday, September 14
- EDG 50-53: Sunday, September 15
- EDG 54-57: Monday, September 16
- EDG 58-60: Tuesday, September 17
- EDG 61-64: Wednesday, September 18
- EDG 65-67: Thursday, September 19
- EDG 68-71: Friday, September 20
- EDG 72-74: Saturday, September 21
- EDG 75-78: Sunday, September 22
- EDG 79-81: Monday, September 23
- EDG 82-85: Tuesday, September 24
- EDG 86-88: Wednesday, September 25
- EDG 89-92: Thursday, September 26
- EDG 93-95: Friday, September 27
- EDG 96-99: Saturday, September 28
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